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3.9
1182 Reviews (1182)
5 Stars
580
4 Stars
396
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
71.7%
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1017 out of 1182 reviews
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4.0
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
74.1%
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20 out of 27 reviews
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3.7
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
65.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff here consistently earns high praise for warmth, attentiveness, and that signature Disney-level hospitality. The course layout is a genuine standout, offering a well-designed round that moves at a smooth, enjoyable pace.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6718 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.7

The 18-hole Lake Buena Vista Course at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL is a resort golf course that opened in 1972. Designed by Joe Lee and Rocky Roquemore, Lake Buena Vista Course at Walt Disney World Resort measures 6718 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 133 and a 71.7 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bermuda grass.

Styled in a classic country club setting, Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course meanders through pastel villas, pine forests, palmettos, sparkling lakes and other wonders of nature. Lush fairways and well-protected greens make this course as challenging as it is beautiful. Add an island green on the 7th, and it all tots up to a great golfing experience.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1972) Rocky Roquemore

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire consists of a polo-style shirt with collar, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirt, and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.9
1182 Reviews (1182)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 8
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 56
Water Hazards 53
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 45
Locals 41
A Weekend Splurge 36
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 68
At a Resort 56
Convenient to the City 40

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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

This course was so wet it should have been closed

This course should have been closed. It was very wet and muddy. Nobody should pay for a course that is unplayable!! Sinking 2 inches in mud is no way to golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course Condition

Quite good the greens were quite slow.
Good eighteen hole layout with challenging
Holes.
Always play here when we visit Orlando

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

overpriced

Nice course but for the money I'd rather play other course. Tell cut services ie they don't take players to their cars with their clubs anymore and if ur playing with someone and they are at the range they don't take u 2 the range u have 2 carry ur clubs 2 ur riding partners cart. They still expect tips though. Their range balls cost over $7.00 for a small bucket and less than 40 balls.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great shape but greens just done

I love all three Disney courses and play them often. To be honest, since Palmer management has taken over I believe the service level has dropped compared to the high standard of Disney. I turned up at Palm once with no one greeting me, chose a buggy, paid inside and made my way to first tee. Again, no starter, no score card and no ice box on my buggy. The starter met us on the tenth tee and asked why we had teed off without his permission on the first. We waited 5 minutes past our tee time and no one was in sight. One thing I must say is that the service has remained top notch at LBV and only seems to have dropped at Palm and Magnolia. All three courses are worth a visit despite the lack of service.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

I was told that the green we're ok after they had been holed but I found them to be really bad.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

PGA Course Conditions

If you want to play a course that resembles what touring professionals play, LBV is the course for you. The greens were fabulous and fast and the fairways were in good shape. The only issue that I had was that no golfers were in front of me on the front 9 and my group played at a quick pace, however, when we stepped onto the 10th tee box all of a sudden a 4 some was on the green and a 2 some was in the fairway. I don't know how they got in front of us other than starting their rounds on the back nine. Very disappointing, as we completed our front 9 in less than 2 hours and completed our back 9 in 3 hours. It made for a very long round. However, I booked LBV for $20 on Golf Now which is a STEAL!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

LBV is the best of Disney

I've played them all and I like LBV the best.
The course is in very good to excelent conditions, the only fault were the bunkers and traps, still a little wet.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

You must play here!

This is a must for any player! I loved the views and the perfectness of the course! If your at Disney just for the parks you need to take a day off and play here! We'll worth it! We were selected for the golf ambassador trial and we loved it! They did everything for you! You email them a day before you play and they are ready for you when you tee it up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

ms

great course great day of golf super... nice set up

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disney courses are the best!

A very good course to play and I'm glad I did the course played great from Tee to the greens were as nice as I seen in the area :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great place to play

Great course and the staff was very courteous helpful and very enthusiastic about the golfers the cleanest of the cour they was there when there was a problem. the course was a challenge if you bring lots of balls because there is water and woods everywhere. the only concern is it is full of tourists.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Squishy; does not drain very well

Lake Buena Vista has never drained particularly well. On the day I played, it rained heavily the night before, which made the course extremely went.

I hit a couple of wedge shots from the middle of the fairway (and hit them well), but the amount of mud, etc., that splashed up made me look like I had been playing in a sandbox of mud. The traps were totally full of water, which could not be helped.

The combination of an early tee time and the moisture made the course play very long. Once a shot hit, including the fairway, it didn't budget. What you hit was all you got.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A Fun Course

LBV is a course that is not difficult but keeps your attention. The course was soggy, but in great shape otherwise (cart path only). Had the course to myself for almost the entire round. The soggy conditions may have had something to do with this. A flaw in the Disney courses seems to be that they don't drain as well as other courses after a lot of rain. You should keep this in mind if cart path only bothers you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It's beautiful with wonderful staff

Great course......worth it. Really speedy and big greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

the course was in great shape

It was my first time playing this course. I cant what to play again. the first hole is a par five, it was tough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

lbvgc

Very beautiful. Each hole is hidden from the other. Right in disney but does not feel like it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

LBV is Terrific Course

I haven't played this track in a while... The Arnold Palmer Managed facility is in terrific condition. The greens are true and quick. The entire course was in the best condition. The staff couldn't be more accommodating.... We had some slow play in the fist couple of holes and the ranger thanked us for our speed of play and he shared that he alerted the group in front of us to pickup then pace... We never had to wait again.. We will play here again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Wait until it dries to play

The course was really, really, really wet and so it was cart-path only and there was absolutely no roll or give. Decent layout but it plays a lot longer when it is this wet. A little slow at points but overall a good pace. Cart lady was stationary at one and off the green at nine and had nothing really to offer. Out of sandwiches and hot dogs and wraps - basically just chips and drinks. You think Disney would know better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

The best

what a beautiful rain and lightning show we watched from the shelter at 3 5 tee. we played two more in the slop and then they closed the course, good move. Golf Now gave us a refund so at least we got to see the place. I'd love to go back there with my 4 som for that same price. Perfect Greens!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

This course is in mint condition

It was quite busy as expected on a Saturday morning but the pace was good we never had to wait at a hole. Staff was super friendly, and we were warned of inclamate weather promptly. Only played 13 holes but would go back again no doubt.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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